The Motion Picture Group, Inc. Announces Agreement with Filmmakers, Ltd. to Sell Worldwide Rights of ``FUEL'' at 2006 American Film Market
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Motion Picture Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MPRG), a film/entertainment financing and production company, announced today that Filmmakers Ltd., an international film sales company, will be selling the worldwide rights to "FUEL" at the 2006 American Film Market to be held November 1-8, 2006 in Santa Monica, California.
"FUEL" is the debut feature film of Michael Nash and is a collaboration of Protocal Productions and Left Hook Films in association with The Motion Picture Group. The film, written and directed by Michael Nash and produced by Justin Hogan and Michael Nash, stars Dave Buzzotta, Joey D. Vieire, Tammy Tavaeres and Manny Suarez.
Henri Kessler, the Company's Co-President and the film's Executive Producer, stated: "We are very pleased with the results of this film and the interest of Filmmakers Ltd., a firm that excels in selling independent films such as this as well as big budget event pictures. The AFM participants will find that `FUEL' defines the very essence of independent filmmaking."
"FUEL" is the story of a troubled genius who attempts to invent a magnetic engine to end the world's oil addiction. Based on current events, this conspiracy drama/thriller follows the journey of Dan Tort, a reclusive intellect, who must battle demons from his past as he searches for a new form of reusable energy. Shot in a cinema verite (documentary filmmaking) style, the film mixes factual events and original footage, leading the viewer down a frightening path filled with intrigue and conspiracy. Detailed information on the film may be found at www.fuelthefilm.com and www.myspace.com/fuelthefilm.
About the American Film Market
The business of independent motion picture production and distribution reaches its peak every year at the American Film Market (AFM), the premiere global marketplace. Founded in 1981, the AFM is a pivotal destination for independent filmmakers and business people from all over the world. Each year industry professionals converge in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making, screenings, seminars, red carpet premieres, networking and parties. Participants come from over 70 countries and include acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, the world's press, and all those who provide services to the motion picture industry. Unlike a film festival, the AFM is a marketplace where production and distribution deals are closed. In just eight days, more than $800 million in deals will be sealed - on both completed films and those that haven't started shooting yet.
About The Motion Picture Group, Inc.
Founded by Henri Kessler, Scott Franklin, and Pliny Porter, The Motion Picture Group, Inc. was created to meet the needs of the international entertainment industry through financing and producing commercially driven motion pictures for the domestic and international arenas. The Company's management team has produced and developed many films that have received international acclaim and are box-office successes. Corporate offices are located at 8157 Mulholland Terrace, Los Angeles, California 90046. Questions should be directed to Henri Kessler, Co-President at 310-492-5560 or may be emailed to info@themotionpicturegroup.com. More information about the Company and its management is available on the Company's website at www.themotionpicturegroup.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities of The Motion Picture Group, Inc. Certain statements in this release and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of the Company are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events and developments and our future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including market acceptance of the Company's services and projects and the Company's continued access to capital and other risks and uncertainties. The actual results the Company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on our current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.
Source: The Motion Picture Group, Inc.
